College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

The UVM Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) aims to be a resource for innovation, student networking, and community outreach in biomedical engineering and related fields.

At BMES, our primary focus is to build and maintain a community of students with shared interests in engineering, biology, medicine, mathematics, computer science, and other interdisciplinary areas.

We host a wide range of events that allow members to engage with the greater Burlington community through outreach and service, including a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross and multiple community-building activities such as a Paint n Sip night with mocktails and a live art demonstration.

 Members of BMES enjoying the Paint n' Sip event
Members of BMES at a Paint n' Sip event.

BMES also provides professional and academic development opportunities by hosting events like our biomedical engineering entrepreneurship panel and graduate student panel to help members explore future career and education pathways. In addition, the society supports professional networking by sending members to the annual national BMES conference to represent the University of Vermont.

Executive board members Kaitlyn Glushko, Anna Gale, Milan Shah, Ryan Stailey at the 2025 National BMES Conference in San Diego, CA.
Executive board members Kaitlyn Glushko, Anna Gale, Milan Shah, Ryan Stailey at the 2025 National BMES Conference in San Diego, CA.

Through these initiatives, BMES strengthens student engagement, promotes interest in biomedical engineering across campus, and expands opportunities for collaboration, leadership, and professional growth. We hope to see you at our next event!

Meetings

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Please follow our Instagram (@uvmbmes) and join our club on the UVM Clubs website to be enrolled in our mailing list:

UVM Biomedical Engineering Society on UVM Clubs

Contact

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Kaitlyn Glushko (president) at Kaitlyn.Glushko@uvm.edu

Officers

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  • President: Kaitlyn Glushko
  • Vice President: Anna Gale
  • BMES Conference Coordinator & Co-Treasurer​: Milan Chirag Shah 
  • Co-Treasurer: Ryan Stailey
  • Secretary: Ryan Siegel
  • Social Media Manager: Katrin Lelyushkina
  • Fundraising Chair: Skye Sularz
  • Interim Treasurer & Safety Officer​: Vansh Gandhi 

Social Media

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Instagram: @uvmbmes

BMES President Kaitlyn getting her blood drawn for the Red Cross x BMES Blood Drive.
BMES President Kaitlyn having her blood drawn for the Red Cross x BMES Blood Drive.

Advisors

David Bernstein

Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

David.Bernstein@uvm.edu

Yuri Hudak

Director, Center for Biomedical Innovation

yuri.hudak@uvm.edu